Paticake35

Wow! Thank you for all your swift replies! The local schools she applied to all have good reputations. The private school is Emory. Her undergrad degree is from a great school and she will have a 3.5 upon graduation, but I don't know if hospitals look at the first bachelor's degree. We are in Chicago but she is definitely willing to travel to her first job when the time comes. I just hate to see a huge loan hanging over her head if it isn't necessary.

Hi everyone. My daughter was accepted to a prestigious school for her Accelerated BSN. She has also applied for accelerated programs at local public universities. Cost private: $50K + room/bd vs. $18K & live at home. I have heard from professionals in both camps. Some say the prestigious school will get her a job in a trauma center immediately upon graduation. Others say she will have no trouble finding a job anywhere, even with a public university BSN. All opionions/thoughts/experiences appreciated!! THANK YOU